Graciously

//ˈɡɹeɪʃəsli// adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a gracious manner; with grace and courtesy.
Adverb
  1. 1
    in a gracious or graceful manner wordnet

Synonyms

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accommodatinglyaffablyagreeablyamiablyamicablyattentively

Example

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"She held back her anger, and smiled graciously."

Etymology

From Middle English graciously, graciousliche; equivalent to gracious + -ly.

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